Canada: Scotsburn Ice Cream to close factory
Scotsburn Ice Cream, a Canadian manufacturer of frozen desserts, is set to close its plant in St John’s, Newfoundland, with production to cease by the end of the year, according to Canadian media reports. The last day of operation is set to be December 9th, after which the company will transfer production to other plants […]
USA: Frontera, Red Fork and Salpica brands acquired by ConAgra Foods
US food manufacturer ConAgra Foods has announced the acquisition of the packaged Mexican food business from Frontera Foods and Red Fork that includes the Frontera, Red Fork and Salpica brands. Frontera is known as a Chicago-based company that produces “premium” Mexican food such as a tex-mex salsa line, sauces, snacks and meals under the Frontera […]
USA: B&G Foods to acquire ACH’s seasoning businesses
B&G Foods, the US foods manufacturer, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the spices and seasonings business of ACH for approximately $365 million in cash, subject to a post-closing inventory adjustment. The ACH spices and seasonings business includes the Spice Islands, Tone’s and Durkee brand, in addition to Weber brand sauces and seasonings, […]
USA: Unilever acquires Seventh Generation
FMCG giant Unilever has announced that it has agreed to acquire Seventh Generation, a US-based producer of natural household and personal care goods. Seventh Generation is a manufacturer of plant-based household products including soaps, detergents and baby toiletries, and reported turnover of $200 million in 2015. Commenting on the news, Unilever North America president Kees […]
USA: Mondelez International invests $65 million in RDQ facilities
International snack company Mondelez International is to invest $65 million in building a global research, development & quality (RDQ) network. The new hubs are designed to “better recruit, retain and develop talent across a range of science and technical disciplines while also creating a stronger presence in both emerging and developed markets”, the company said in […]
USA: Heineken to set up Five Points Trading venture
Heineken USA , a beer importer and a subsidiary of Heineken NV, has established a new venture called Five Points Trading Company that is aimed at incubating popular global beers in the USA, The new company will be the US importer for Red Stripe, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Affligem, Murphy’s Stout, Prestige, Sagres, and Mort Subite, […]
USA: Unilever in talks to buy Honest Co – reports
FMCG giant Unilever is in discussions to buy ecological home and personal care firm Honest Co for around $1 billion, according to a report in the Wall St Journal quoting “people familiar with the matter”. Co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, Honest Co makes products such as disposable nappies, household cleaners and personal care and beauty […]
USA: Clif Bar inaugarates new $90 million bakery
Clif Bar, a California, US based cereal bar firm, has opened a new 300,000 sq-ft bakery facility at a cost of $90 million, according to an article in Snack & Bakery. Located in Twin Falls, Idaho, the factory is said to have been built to meet increased demand for the company’s Clif branded bars. The […]
USA: Diageo launches Baileys with pumpkin spice
Diageo, the global spirits company, has launched a limited time flavour for its Irish cream liqueur under the Baileys brand. The new Pumpkin Spice flavour comes in time for the autumn season and is described as a modern take on the classic Irish cream blends. The beverage is promoted as “unapologetically indulgent” and as blending […]
USA: Enjoy Life Foods facility opens in Indiana
Enjoy Life Foods, a private snack company in the “free-from” market segment acquired by Mondelez International in 2015, has announced the opening of a new facility in the state of Indiana that is described as “North America’s largest dedicated allergy-friendly bakery”. The Jeffersonville site is 200,000 sq ft in size and will manufacture all of the brand’s baked free-from products, […]